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Our true friends in the US are in the Democratic Party - opinion

Republicans, in contrast, are narrowing their definition of what falls in America’s interests, abandoning the defense of allies and the free world.

US SENATE Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters at the Capitol in July. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyanu has insulted leaders like Obama, Biden, Harris, and Schumer, who’ve made clear that their criticism is directed not at Israel itself, but at its leadership, the writer argue
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 US President Donald Trump at a press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington, US. February 4, 2025.

Young conservatives have overwhelming support for Israel, Trump's handling of relations, poll finds

U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk throws hats to the crowd shortly before he was shot at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025.

Words, not weapons: A democracy that allows assassination has forfeited its foundations - editorial


Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs law redrawing congressional maps

Greg Abbott passed the controversial redistricting bill in an effort to flip five congressional seats in Texas from Democrat to Republican.

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick addresses lawmakers from the dais during a session in the State Senate, as Republicans attempt to pass an HB 4, a bill that would redraw the state's 38 Congressional Districts, at Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, U.S. August 23, 2025.

US congressmen meet Syria's leader al-Sharaa, highlighting new ties between two countries

At the same time, there are concerns in Israel about Syria’s treatment of the Druze in southern Syria and also questions about Syria-Israel ties.

Members of US Congress meet with Syrian transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa, August 19, 2025.

'If America pulls plug on Israel, God will pull plug on us' Sen. Lindsey Graham asserts

“Israel is not the bad guys. They’re the good guys. The bad guys are the radical Islamists who would kill everybody in this room if they could,” he added.

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gives a statement to the press, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 29, 2024.

Republican recognition grants Israel historic chance to cement West Bank sovereignty - editorial

Today, America’s conservatives stand beside us, urging the same resolve. It is an invitation Israel should embrace with confidence.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson visits the West Bank, August 4, 2025.

US Republicans fear Gaza crisis could spark 9/11-style attack on US soil - report

The senior aide said that eliminating Hamas serves American interests, but continued support for Israel risks making American citizens targets of reprisal attacks by Hamas and its allies.

 Palestinians carry aid supplies in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, June 16, 2025; illustrative.

Trump backs Texas plan to redraw voting maps to benefit House Republicans

Trump announced his plan to support the redrawing of Texas voting districts in order to boost his party's chances of retaining a majority in next year's midterm elections.

 US President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott participate in a roundtable with first responders and local officials, at Hill Country Youth Center, in Kerrville, Texas, U.S., July 11, 2025.

Republicans Overseas Israel urge US action to protect Druze in southern Syria amid escalation

"Druze community leaders presented us with alarming reports about terrorist forces linked to Jabhat al-Nusra threatening innocent Druze populations," stated Chairman Attorney Marc Zell.

 US Republican leadership in Israel have raised concerns over severe threats facing the Druze community in southern Syria

Tucker Carlson claims ‘everyone in Washington' believes that Epstein was a Mossad operative

In a speech at a Turning Point USA event, conservative TV personality Tucker Carlson questioned if Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed people involved in his sex trafficking scheme on behalf of the Mossad.

 Tucker Carlson, founder of Tucker Carlson Network, holds a pack of nicotine pouches while speaking during the AmericaFest 2024 conference sponsored by conservative group Turning Point in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. December 19, 2024.

Trump calls Musk's formation of new party 'ridiculous' and confusing

"Third parties have never worked, so he can have fun with it, but I think it's ridiculous," Trump told reporters.

 Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump stand before the White House covered in cracks in an illustrative picture.

AOC, Ilhan Omar, other US lawmakers condemn Trump's airstrikes on Iran

Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie also slammed Trump's Iran strike decision as 'not Constitutional.’ Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman supported Trump.

Emma Edwards holds a poster while protesting outside Lafayette Park, following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, in Washington, DC, US,  June 21, 2025.

Florida board blocks hiring of U of Michigan president criticized over encampment response

Santa Ono drew criticism from both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel voices.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators adjust a photo of the University of Michigan President Santa Ono as people gather for a mock trial against the University of Michigan's Board of Regents on the university's campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on April 21, 2025.